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54 injured, 18 missing after factory accident in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City

The number of people injured in a factory accident in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial Area has risen to 54, according to the country's Ministry of Interior.

Oman News Agency

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Monday, June 22, 2026

DOHA – In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group, in cooperation with civil defence teams, is continuing search operations for 18 people reported missing following the incident.

Authorities said the accident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations at the facility.

The ministry had earlier stated that the accident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations at the facility. It also confirmed that it did not involve any leakage that could pose a risk to public safety.

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